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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,543.85, 26,326.15 and 6,458.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,543.85, 26,326.15 and 6,458.33 is: 9,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,543.85 : 26,326.15 = 6,458.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,543.85/26,326.15 = 6,458.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,543.85x = 26,326.15 × 6,458.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,543.85x = 170,022,964.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,022,964.33/17,543.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,691.31

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